Chapter
Bob Welch - The Underground Politician
1:01:33 - 1:05:13 (03:39)
A discussion about Bob Welch and his book called The Politician, which gained a small cult-like following of friends and admirers who believed he was something of a prophet.
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The hosts discuss lengthy holiday letters and how they feel like unnecessary rambling, often exceeding 80,000 words, and usually become uninteresting before reaching their conclusion.
1:01:33 - 1:02:17 (00:44)
Holiday
Summary
The hosts discuss lengthy holiday letters and how they feel like unnecessary rambling, often exceeding 80,000 words, and usually become uninteresting before reaching their conclusion.
ChapterBob Welch - The Underground Politician
EpisodePart One: How The John Birch Society Invented The Modern Far Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Former candy executive, Bob Welch, developed a small cult following who believed he was a prophet warning against communism.
1:02:17 - 1:05:13 (02:55)
Politics
Summary
Former candy executive, Bob Welch, developed a small cult following who believed he was a prophet warning against communism. Welch sought support from his wealthy contacts to spread his beliefs, including the idea that Eisenhower was a communist.